There are several types. The three most common are the following:
Wet cupping. It is a form of aspiration that can cause even a small leak of blood and hence the term wet. During the execution the therapist removes the suction jars and practices in the areas that were previously affected by the suction, small incisions. The jars are then reapplied to the same skin areas and sucking again. At the end of the treatment, an antibiotic-effect solution or cream is applied and a bandage is placed to avoid forms of infection.
Dry cupping. This type of practice involves the creation of a low pressure zone at the level of the skin area, on which the therapist applies the jars. There are no incisions.
Mobile cupping. It involves moving the jars during the course of the treatment. In order to be able to comfortably move the jars, the therapist must first lubricate the skin with an oil.
The type to be performed is usually evaluated by the therapist after studying the person’s pathologies.